Former Doctor Who Colin Baker and his assistant Peri (Nicola Byrant) are joining superheroes, aliens and props from some of the biggest sci-fi movies in what promises to be an amazing event for TV and film fans.

A new play, inspired by the true story of Julia Lee, who survived and thrived against the odds to become one of the first women to referee men’s rugby league, will be touring Featherstone, Batley and Castleford this month.